Newly built properties can be excellent. Everything is brand new and ready for you to move into. Why, then, is there such a huge market for older or 'second-hand' properties? This article will show the pros and cons, helping you decide whether to buy new or not.

Moving house is a huge undertaking and something that no homeowner goes into lightly. Often, this decision takes years to come to. But how do you know that the time is right to move - when you reach the tipping point. Read on to find out more.

Estate agents' fees are expensive and usually the higher the value of your home, the higher the charge. But, much of the work involved in estate agency is hidden behind the curtain. Unless your agent calls you daily with an update about what they have done that day, you, as the homeowner, might be left in the dark.

When you live in a property for a number of years, you get to know it intimately, warts and all. But what if you know something about your home that might put a buyer off? Should you keep it a secret, concealing that which you know could reduce any offers you might receive?